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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
APEDA with Basmati Export Development Foundation organizes awareness creation programme for the basmati rice growers
For boosting exports, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority ’ arm Basmati Export Development Foundation  has taken an innovative step to sensitize farmers involved in the cultivation of Basmati rice.
As a part of the initiative, BEDF in association with Rice Exporters Association of Uttar Pradesh has launched an awareness campaign to encourage farmers for growing high-quality Basmati rice at Jahangirpur under GautamBudh Nagar district in Uttar Pradesh.
As part of the nationwide celebration of 75 years of India’s independence or ‘AzadiKaAmrutMahotsav’, BEDF launched an awareness drive for farmers for judicious use of chemicals in basmati paddy cultivation. The drive was launch on July 16.
Through the awareness creation programme, farmers were informed that the Basmati rice cultivation is an Indian tradition and it is a collective responsibility to maintain this tradition as there is huge demand for Basmati rice in the global market. The farmers have been requested to get themselves registered on basmati.net through State Agriculture Department.
More than 125 farmers of western Uttar Pradesh participated in the awareness drive, wherein they were told to use the right quantity of chemicals and fertilisers to produce high-quality of Basmati that will help them in increasing the demand for Basmati rice in the world resulting in increasing the income of farmers.
APEDA through BEDF has been assisting the state governments in promotion of basmati rice cultivation.
APEDA has also suggested usage of certified seeds to maintain the quality of the products by farmers along with scientific use of chemical fertilizer for ensure quality production of basmati rice which would further give a boost to basmati rice exports from the country.
Basmati.net is developed by APEDA and is aimed to provide a common platform to all stakeholders in the supply chain to enter details of activities undertaken by them as part of the Basmati value chain.
India exported 4.63 million tons of Basmati rice valued at Rs 29,849 crore  in 2020-21.
APEDA has been promoting rice exports through collaborations with various stakeholders in the value chains. The government had set up the Rice Export Promotion Forum , under the aegis of the APEDA. REPF has representations from rice industry, exporters, officials from APEDA, ministry of commerce and directors of agriculture from major rice producing states including West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
Ministry of Finance
Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme  expanded - ECLGS 4.0 for onsite oxygen generation, wider coverage of ECLGS 3.0 and increase in tenorfor ECLGS 1.0
On account of the disruptions caused by the second wave of COVID 19 pandemic to businesses across various sectors of the economy,Government has further enlarged the scope of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme as under:
 ECLGS 4.0:100% guarantee cover to loans up to Rs.2 crore to hospitals/nursing homes/clinics/medical colleges for setting up on-site oxygen generation plants, interest rate capped at 7.5%;
 Borrowers who are eligible for restructuring as per RBI guidelines of May 05, 2021 and had availed loans under ECLGS 1.0 of overall tenure of four years comprising of repayment of interest only during the first 12 months withrepayment of principal and interest in 36 months thereafter will now be able to avail a tenure of five years for their ECLGS loan i.e. repayment of interest only for the first 24 months with repayment of principal and interest in 36 months thereafter;
 Additional ECLGS assistance of upto 10% of the outstanding as on February 29, 2020 to borrowers covered under ECLGS 1.0, in tandem with restructuring as per RBI guidelines of May 05, 2021;
 Current ceiling of Rs. 500 Cr. of loan outstanding for eligibility under ECLGS 3.0 to be removed, subject to maximum additional ECLGS assistance to each borrower being limited to 40% or Rs.200 crore, whichever is lower;
 Civil Aviation sector to be eligible under ECLGS 3.0
 Validity of ECLGS extended to 30.09.2021 or till guarantees for an amount of Rs.3 lakh crore are issued.Disbursement under the scheme permittedup to31.12.2021.
The modifications in ECLGS,would enhance the utility and impact of ECLGS by providing additional support to MSMEs, safeguarding livelihoods and helping in seamless resumption of business activity. These changes will further facilitate flow of institutional credit at reasonable terms.
Detailed operational guidelines in this regardare beingseparately issued by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company .
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 424
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 180.58 Crore
More than 16 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 180.58 Crore  today. More than 16 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. More than 2.14 Crore  Precaution Doses for the identified categories of beneficiaries  for COVID vaccination have been administered so far. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10402785
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2nd Dose
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9987140
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Precaution Dose
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4331460
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18411776
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2nd Dose
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17482144
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Precaution Dose
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6601065
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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56032467
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2nd Dose
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34687314
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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553547330
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2nd Dose
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457297088
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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202569106
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2nd Dose
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183223293
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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126614623
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2nd Dose
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114116319
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Precaution Dose
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10526592
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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967578087
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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816793298
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Precaution Dose
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21459117
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Total
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1805830502
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 15th March, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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38
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2nd Dose
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1138
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Precaution Dose
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9195
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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132
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2nd Dose
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1797
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Precaution Dose
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17474
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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58628
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2nd Dose
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347898
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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82631
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2nd Dose
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759822
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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12238
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2nd Dose
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177325
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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8506
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2nd Dose
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111904
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Precaution Dose
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65347
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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162173
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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1399884
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Precaution Dose
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92016
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Total
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1654073
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
RAMZAN ARRANGEMENTS DURING LOCKDOWN
Kolkata, 23 April, 2020.
The month of Ramzan is likely to begin from 25th April, 2020, subject to sighting of the moon.
Various Muslim organisations/institutions/intellectuals/ulemas have inter-alia asked the Muslim community to strictly follow the lockdown guidelines during Ramzan and perform Iftar, Sahri as well as Tarawi Namaz  at home along with family members only.
These include Jamiat Ulama I Hind , All India Ulema and Mashaikh board, Raza academy, Samastha Kerala Jem-iyyath Ul Ulama, Kerala Nadvathul Mujahideen, Wisdom Islamic Organisation, Tamil Nadu Jamat-ul-Ulema Sabhai, Imarat - e - Shariah , Syed Ahmed Bukhari , Mufti Mukarram Ahmed , Maulana Mahmood Madani , Maulana Arshad Madani , Mufti Ashfaq Hussain Qadri , Maulana Shibli Qasmi , Maulana Khalid Rashid Firangi Mahali , Maulana Wali Rahmani , Maulana Asghar Ali Imam Mahdi Salafi , Zafrul Islam Khan , Syed Sadatulla Hussaini , Syed Jalaluddin Umari , Dr. Mazoor Alam , Mujtaba Farooq , Professor Akhtarul Wasey , Maulana Mohsin Taqvi  and Maulana Tauqeer Raza .
They have also sought cooperation from the Government to provide necessary facilities to the Muslims during Ramzan, keeping in view their religious sentiments.
During the lockdown period, state governments and UT administrations will ensure that proper arrangements are made for availability of essential goods and food items, including milk and fruits required for Ramzan. All steps will be taken to prevent violation of lockdown measures. Special watch will be kept on maintaining communal harmony, especially in sensitive areas.
Adequate precautionary measures will be taken to maintain law and order along with strict implementation of lockdown measures. Vigil will also be maintained against circulation of objectionable content on social media and action may swiftly be taken for their blocking/removal.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Central Bureau of Communication, Aurangabad to organize a Multi Media exhibition at Jalna railway station from tomorrow
With the theme of '8 Saal Seva Ke', Information about Welfare Schemes with special focus on 'Gatishakti' to be exhibited
Jalna, 16 December 2022
Central Bureau of Communications, Aurangabad, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Southern-Central Railway and District Administration, Jalna have jointly organised a multi-media exhibition on the occasion of completion of 8 years of service of Central Government.
The exhibition will be open for 5 days starting from 17th till 21st December 2022.
Union Minister of State, for Railways, Coal and Mines, Raosaheb Danve Patil will inaugurate the exhibition in the presence of Guardian Minister of Jalna District, Atul Save and District Collector of Jalna, Vinod Rathod.
The exhibition will be free for all at Jalna railway station between 9 am to 9 pm on above dates.
Informative stalls of various government schemes will also be arranged inside the exhibition. Students of different schools and colleges of Jalna city are going to visit this exhibition along with public representatives.
A cultural program  has also been organized at the exhibition venue. Central Bureau of Communication, Aurangabad appeals citizens to visit this exhibition in large numbers.
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PIB Headquarters
1.58 Kg gold worth Rs. 66.5 lakhs seized by Customs at Chennai Airport.
On Monday one Shake Abdullah,28, of Ramanathapuram arrived from Dubai by Indigo Flight 6E-66 was intercepted at exit. On personal search 4 bundles of gold paste recovered from his rectum. On extraction 486 grams of gold valued at Rs. 20.4 lakhs was recovered and seized.
On Sunday night three passengers, Abdul Razzak,40, of Cuddalore, Inhanullah,33, and Sintha, 49 both from Ramanathapuram, arrived from Colombo by Sri Lankan Airlines Flight UL121 and UL 127 respectively. All three were intercepted at the exit. On personal search 10 bundles of gold paste were recovered from rectum. On extraction 1.07 Kg gold was recovered. Further two gold cut bits weighing 24 grams were also recovered from pant pocket of one of them. Total 1.09 Kg gold valued at Rs. 46.10 Lakhs was recovered and seized.
In four cases 1.58 Kg gold worth Rs. 66.5 lakhs was recovered and seized under Customs Act 1962. Further investigation is in progress. according to a press release issue by the Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport.
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Ministry of Communications
Special Cancellation with slogan "To fight COVID-I9 strengthen your immunity
Goa: 3 Oct 2020
Goa Postal Division will be releasing a Special Cancellation with slogan "To fight COVID-I9 strengthen your immunity"on 05.10.2020 to create awareness among public regarding boosting immune system against ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Special Cancellation highlights the need to boost the immune system of the human being by having a healthy diet, say no to tobacco products and staying fit by doing regular exercise during this COVID-19 pandemic.
This Special cancellation will be impressed upon all the articles posted at the HO's in the Goa Division. For Panaji HO cancellation will be available for 05 days i.e. 05/10/2020 to 09/10/2020 and Margao HO cancellation will be available for 05 days i.e. 12/10/2020 to 16/10/2020. India Posts hopes that the Special cancellation will increase public awareness regarding boosting the immune system against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives due to an accident in Sirmaur
Announces ex gratia
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled lose of lives due to an accident in Sirmaur Himachal Pradesh. He also prayed for the injured.
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be provided to the next of kin of the deceased. Rs. 50,000 would be given to the injured, said the Prime Minister in a PMO tweet.
The tweet said:
"Pained by the loss of lives due to an accident in Sirmaur, HP. Condolences to the bereaved families and prayers with the injured. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be provided to the next of kin of the deceased. Rs. 50,000 would be given to the injured: PM Modi"
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Jan Dhan Yojana beneficiaries on completion of 9 years of the transformative scheme
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today congratulated Jan Dhan Yojana beneficiaries on completion of 9 years of the scheme . PM Modi also lauded those who contributed towards the success of the scheme.
Replying to a thread by MyGov, the Prime Minister posted on X :
"As we mark 9 years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana, I congratulate all those who benefitted from this scheme and laud everyone who worked to make it a success. It is a milestone effort in empowering our people. Through this initiative, we have brought millions into the financial mainstream, ensuring every Indian has a rightful place in our growing economy. #9YearsofJanDhan"
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
UPDATES ON COVID-19
Recovery rate inching close to 60%
Recovered cases are now 1lakh 20 thousand more than the number of active cases
Collective and focussed efforts for containment and management of COVID-19 by Government of India along with the States/UTs have led to the recovery rate among COVID-19 patients fast approaching 60%.
As on date, there are 1,19,696 more recovered patients than COVID-19 active cases.
Also, while there are 2,15,125 active cases, all under active medical supervision, 3,34,821 patients have been cured/discharged. This has resulted in the recovery rate amongst COVID-19 patientsfurther improving to 59.07%.
During the last 24 hours, a total of 13,099 COVID-19 patients have been cured.
The number of diagnostic labs is continuously increasing. India now has 1049 diagnostic labs dedicated to COVID-19. These include 761 labs in the government sector and 288 private labs.
Further break-up is as below:
• Real-Time RT PCR based testing labs: 571 
• TrueNat based testing labs : 393 
• CBNAAT based testing labs : 85 
Testing is also being ramped up. As many as 2,10,292 samples have been tested in the last 24 hours. The total number of samples tested, as on date, is 86,08,654.
The National Blood Transfusion Council under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued the Second Interim Guidance to Conduct Blood Transfusion Services safely in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Details can be accessed at:
https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/2ndNBTCGuidanceinLightofCOVID19Pandemic.pdf
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/and @MoHFW_INDIA.
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be sent to technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in and @CovidIndiaSeva.
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no.: +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at
https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurates initiative to provide hearing aids to divyang school children
“We need to work continuously to facilitate a privileged life to exploited, victimised and specially abled persons and bring them into mainstream of society”
: Mumbai, May 9, 2023
The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated an initiative and handed hearing aids to Divyang children with hearing impairment, in Mumbai today. Addressing the program called ‘Gifting of Sound’ organised by NGO Suryodaya Foundation, Nitin Gadkari said that, hearing aids will be provided to school children with hearing impairment by conducting screening at various places across the country. Such activities will surely create a new ray of hope in the lives of these children, he further said.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that we need to work continuously to facilitate a privileged life to exploited, victimised and specially-abled persons, so that they get the experience of a new life and bring them into the mainstream of society. Lauding the efforts of Suryodaya Foundation, he said that Indian culture has a tradition of repaying debt to society. At a certain stage of life, everyone should try to give something back to the society, repay the social debt. He said that this initiative is associated with this idea, which is a great thing. Individuals, organizations who have attained a special position in the society should take the initiative to implement such activities, he urged. He said that the initiative taken with the spirit of social responsibility to help the persons who are specially-abled from birth or due to some illness or accident is truly commendable.
He said that the land of Maharashtra is gifted with literature, culture and great history. Many saints have imparted message from their teachings to serve the underprivileged people. "We are following the same and have been active in the social sector for past many years and recently distributed the aids to 40 thousand divyang people", he added. He said that we can bring change into the lives of the people with the assistance from technology.
The dignitaries present on the occasion included renowned singer Padmashri Anuradha Paudwal, CEO of Asha Campus Aarti Savoor, CEO of WSA India Avinash Pawar, CMD of Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India  Praveen Kumar.
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Maritime Public Private Partnership Conclave
Government of India introduced private sector participation in Major Ports to infuse funds, induct latest technology, improve management practices and for addition of capacity and enhancement of functional efficiency. Public- Private-Partnership , mode of development was introduced in the Indian port sector in mid 1990s along with other infrastructure sectors. Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority entered into the first agreement with the private player, viz, Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal  in July 1997 making it the first Port Terminal to be developed on PPP basis. Since then, PPP mode has become the preferred mode of Infrastructure Development in Major Ports accounting for nearly 90% of the new investment in Berth /Terminal infrastructure.
The very first agreement between the concessioning authority and concessionaire on PPP mode completed its 25 years of success in July 2022. To commemorate 25 years of Public Private partnership  in the development of Major Port Sector, Chennai Port, Kamarajar Port and V. O. Chidambaranar Port have jointly organized Maritime PPP Conclave on 21st and 22nd of July, 2022 at Hotel Raintree, Teynampet, Chennai. FICCI is the organizing partner for the event.
The Maritime PPP Conclave provides a forum for the stakeholders from different facets of EXIM Trade to come together, interact and share their knowledge and experiences. This knowledge sharing platform will also enable them to share the best practices, present trends, challenges and future opportunities ahead. It is expected that such interactions through PPP Conclave will further encourage Public Private Partnerships in Port Industry and lead to the development of state of the art infrastructure in the port and drastically improve the logistics efficiency parameters.
During the inauguration ceremony of the Maritime PPP Conclave, Shri. S Krishnan IAS, Additional Chief Secretary , GoTN was the Chief Guest and Shri Muruganandam IAS, Additional Chief Secretary , GoTN was the Guest of Honour.
Shri T. K. Ramachandran IAS, Chairperson, V.O. Chidambaranar Port, Shri Sunil Paliwal IAS, Chairperson, Chennai Port and CMD Kamarajar Port, Shri. S Balaji Arunkumar IRTS, Deputy Chairperson, Chennai Port, Shri. Sanjay Kumar, GM, Kamarajar Port, Other senior officers of the 3 Major Port and the stakeholders of the EXIM Trade participated in the event enthusiastically.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives in a stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in a stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to a stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. Spoke to JK LG Shri @manojsinha_ Ji, Ministers Shri @DrJitendraSingh Ji, @nityanandraibjp Ji and took stock of the situation.”
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
The scheme of National Centre of Sports Science and Research aims to support high level research education and innovation in respect of high performance of elite athletes: Shri Anurag Thakur
The scheme of National Centre of Sports Science and Research  being implemented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, aims to support high level research education and innovation in respect of high performance of elite athletes. The said Scheme is implemented through the Sports Authority of India , an Autonomous Body under this Ministry, and select universities/institutes/medical colleges in the country. Under the Scheme, medical care and management as well as rehabilitation of injuries of athletes at the SAI National Centre of Excellence  and Target Olympic Podium Scheme  is undertaken by engaging Doctors and Scientific/Support staff for regular consultations as well as management of trainings. The approach also includes dealing with on and off field injury prevention and management.
SAI utilizes the services of empaneled hospitals in management of injuries of athletes. All NCOE athletes of SAI are also covered under medical insurance through which they are able to get the medical facilities in a hospital of their choice depending upon the proficiency of the hospital.
This information was given by Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Anurag Singh Thakur in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.